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Jog Through Tokyo with Google Maps and a Wiimote [Exercise]
Gizmodo — ... of Akihabara at a low frame rate over fixating on that crack in the wall at ∞ FPS any day. Download the code free at Tokyo-Jogging's humble official site. [Tokyo-Jogging via ...

Wiimote x Google Maps Street View
Core77 — ... One of the more interesting mash-ups we've seen in a while, "Tokyo-jogging" lets you run wild through the streets of Tokyo with your Wiimote tapped into Google Maps' Street View. The technology is not quite up to speed yet to support this but the idea is awesome. ...

Tokyo Jogging: Run through Tokyo with your Wiimote and Google Street View
CrunchGear — ... Tokyo Jogging is the name of a cool idea Ryo Katsuma, a renowned Japanese software engineer, single-handedly turned into reality in his spare time. Katsuma-san’s project is a mashup of Wii technology and Google Street View. Users can “run” through Tokyo by using a Wiimote (plugged into a PC) and with Tokyo on Google Street View as a background. This is an awesome idea and you can watch a tuturial video on how to install and run the application here (subbed in English).

Wii Fit - Google Maps hybrid : Jog in any city around the globe
Fashionfunky.com — ... Connecting your Wii Fir to Google maps would however allow you to go jogging within the safety and comfort of your own house with the added benefit of selecting any city around the world for your daily trip. The concept created by Ryo Katsuma is controlled simply by sticking a Wiimote in your pants pocket and running on the spot in front of the computer, revealing Tokyo in all its glory as you virtually speed through Shibuya, Shinjuku and the rest. Head out to Tokyo-Jogging to have a look at a video and some more details. ...

Wii Remote plus Google Maps mashup offers virtual tour of Tokyo
DVICE Atom Feed — The days of gaming turning your body to jello due to lack of exercise ended with the advent of the Nintendo Wii. But now a new innovative mashup cooked up by Japanese coder Ryo Katsuma mixes Google Maps with the Wii Remote to create a virtual jogging or walking experience. His mashup takes you on a tour throughout most of Tokyo, but it's immediately clear that this mashup could be applied to any number of cities covered by Google Maps, making the world just a little smaller via virtual presence. You can find out how to create your own virtual jogging city mashup here. ...

Wii & Google Maps Give You Virtual Tokyo Jogging Experience
Technology - Channel Feed — With a Wii balance board, Wii remote and Google Maps, virtual city sightseeing is entirely possible. Japanese coder Ryo Katsuma creates a mashup that allows one to jog or walk in Tokyo streets, using some Wii power and Google Maps. Just brilliant if you ask me. Hit the link below to build some city-jogging fun with your Wii. Where To Jog: Tokyo-Jogging Via: Slipperybrick